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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.66, 479.00 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.66, 479.00 and 231.02 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.66 : 479.00 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.66/479.00 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.66x = 479.00 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.66x = 110,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,655.03/347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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